Zach LaVine News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Zach LaVine could leave the Kings hanging for longer than they'd like The Sacramento Kings are waiting on Zach LaVine's decision on his player option, which might not be announced for months.

APRIL 24 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kings will bring back coach Doug Christie for a second full season, AP source says

Doug Christie will return for a second full season as coach of the Sacramento Kings despite the team having one of the worst seasons in franchise history

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Kings can mitigate their biggest problems by benching them The Sacramento Kings are likely stuck with Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis for the foreseeable future, so the best option is the bench.

APRIL 8 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Neither expansion team is taking these two Kings in a draft If the NBA Expansion Draft happened today, the Sacramento Kings would not have to worry about losing Zach LaVine or Domantas Sabonis.

APRIL 1 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Hawks withstand fourth-quarter surge by Kings in 123-113 victory as Snyder gets 500th win

Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 27 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Kings 123-113, even after Sacramento tied it late

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Kings face the Bulls on 3-game skid

Sacramento looks to stop its three-game slide when the Sacramento Kings play Chicago

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Wembanyama has 28 points, 15 rebounds to lead Spurs to eighth straight win, 139-122 over Kings

Victor Wembanyama had 28 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 139-122 for their eighth straight win and a sweep of their two games in Austin

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Magic use 3-point flurry to hand the Kings their franchise-record 15th straight loss

Paolo Banchero scored 30 points and the Orlando Magic beat Sacramento 131-94 on Thursday night for the Kings’ franchise-record 15th straight loss

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

One player is possibly done with the Kings (and it's not DeMar DeRozan) While it's expected that Zach LaVine will take his player option, he may choose to leave the Sacramento Kings and take his game somewhere el...

FEBRUARY 19 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Deadspin | Kings' Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine have season-ending surgeries Deadspin | Kings' Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine have season-ending surgeries

FEBRUARY 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kings' Sabonis, LaVine out for rest of season after surgeries

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis and guard Zach LaVine will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgeries Wednesday

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Report: Kings' Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine have season-ending surgeries Deadspin | Report: Kings' Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine have season-ending surgeries

FEBRUARY 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bucks escaped certain ridicule by pulling plug on Zach LaVine pursuit The Milwaukee Bucks did well not to trade for Zach LaVine. According to Bleacher Report, he is one of the NBA's most overrated players.

FEBRUARY 18 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Zach LaVine's season is over, almost assuring this outcome for the Kings Zach LaVine's hand injury will keep him off the court for the rest of this season, almost guaranteeing he takes his player option and remain...

FEBRUARY 14 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kings' Zach LaVine to Miss Remainder of Season Due to Hand Injury LaVine’s 12th NBA season will end as the Kings are at the bottom of the Western Conference.

FEBRUARY 14 • SI.COM

Zach LaVine to undergo season-ending surgery in Kings crusher The Kings’ season is only getting worse.

FEBRUARY 14 • NYPOST.COM

Reports: Zach LaVine undergoes season-ending surgery on right hand Sacramento’s Zach LaVine will reportedly miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to surgery following a right hand injury.

FEBRUARY 14 • NBA.COM

What Zach LaVine's Season-Ending Surgery Means for the Kings The Sacramento Kings have had poor injury luck all season, as they have yet to see their lineup at full strength this season heading into th...

FEBRUARY 14 • SI.COM

To undergo season-ending surgery LaVine will undergo season-ending surgery on his right hand after the All-Star break, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

Impact After missing Sacramento's final three outings before the All-Star break due to right finger soreness, LaVine is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery. The veteran swingman will finish the season with averages of 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 31.4 minutes per contest in 39 regular-season games (37 starts). He holds a $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 campaign. With LaVine sidelined, Nique Clifford should continue to see an expanded role, while Malik Monk (illness) and Devin Carter are also candidates for increased playing time.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday LaVine (finger) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact LaVine will miss a third straight game due to finger soreness. His next chance to play won't come until after the All-Star break, so he'll have over a week to rest and recover before Sacramento's next game. In the meantime, look for Nique Clifford and Devin Carter to see more minutes.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy scores 21, Fears 20 as Pelicans send the Kings to their 13th consecutive loss, 120-94

Trey Murphy III made five 3-pointers and finished with 21 points, Jeremiah Fears scored 14 of his 20 in the second half and the New Orleans Pelicans sent the Sacramento Kings to th...

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

Won't play Monday LaVine (finger) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact LaVine will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to right finger soreness, and his last opportunity to suit up before the All-Star break is Wednesday against the Jazz. Nique Clifford and Devin Carter should see more minutes in LaVine's absence.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday LaVine (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact LaVine is dealing with right finger soreness and won't suit up in the second half of this back-to-back set. The veteran swingman's absence should open up more minutes for Nique Clifford, Malik Monk and Devin Carter. LaVine's next chance to play will come on the road against the Pelicans on Monday.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento plays Los Angeles, aims to stop home losing streak

Sacramento comes into a matchup with Los Angeles after losing four home games in a row

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Grizzlies beat Sacramento 129-125, send Kings to their season-worst 10th straight loss

Cam Spencer hit three key baskets late in the fourth quarter and finished with 20 points, and Ty Jerome added 28 as the Memphis Grizzlies beat Sacramento 129-125, sending the Kings...

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

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